Folsom El Dorado Hills_0818_Style Magazine

editor’s note Two years ago, I purchased a 32-page, locally printed “brewery passport” and it hasn’t left my purse since. Started by Sacramento Beer Frontier, it allows holders to collect custom stamps at each of our region’s 65 (and counting) breweries, in addition to fun swag like a pint glass, bottle opener, and—when your journey’s complete—a tailor-made map of your sip excursion. As a (selfproclaimed) craft beer buff, it’s not only forced my husband and me to explore more breweries and styles of suds being crafted here but taken us to towns we’d typically zoom right past. When weekends allow, we’ll tie in a tasting with another fun activity—from a hike in Auburn followed by stamps at Crooked Lane, Moonraker, and Knee Deep; to kayaking on Lake Natoma with post-paddle pints at Fort Rock and Claimstake. And though we’re getting close to completing our adventure, it seems like new establishments are opening every weekend. Whether you, like me, have an affinity for ales or you go gaga for grapes, let this issue be a cheerful reminder of how amazing our area is for all the above. Starting on page 47, contributor Luna Anona presents “Your Guide to the Region’s Best Beer and Wine,” featuring a roundup of new (and soon-to-open) tasting rooms along with some of the original places that first put us on the map, trends to take note of, labels we love, fun facts you probably don’t know, and much more. It’s proof that you don’t need to go to Napa for a weekend of wine tasting or down to San Diego to sample award-winning IPAs. Everything you’re thirsty for, minus the stuffy surrounds, is just a hop, skip, and a jump away. “Beer, if drunk in moderation, softens the temper, cheers the spirit, and promotes health.” —Thomas Jefferson Alcohol aside, this month also marks the start of back to school. To that end, we have 10 safety tips for keeping kiddos safe (page 20), courtesy of Amitis Pourarian, owner of THE STUDIO Martial Arts and Fitness, and a special addition to our Swag section highlighting must-have products to survive the school year in style (page 44). And for those extra busy evenings you’re too tuckered out to cook a family-friendly meal? Fret not. Flip to page 70 for our favorite kids’ menus, featuring dishes so delectable you might be asking your server if adults can order it too. As always, we packed many more buzzworthy articles in the pages that follow, so pour yourself something to sip on and remember to read responsibly. Cheers! — Megan // megan@stylemg.com Editor photo by Christopher Lim. 6 stylefedh.com // AUGUST 2018 // /stylefedh /stylemediagroup /stylemediagroup /stylemagfedh